William Penn and the Quaker founder of Pennsylvania
The article traces William Penn from Oxford student in 1661 to founder of Pennsylvania. It covers his Liberty Charter of 1682, the frame of government, and his aim of religious liberty. It notes his alliances with Locke and Lowe, the 1681 charter, Pennsylvania’s early peace with Indians, and Penn’s later troubles and death in 1718.
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Elmo Scott Watson
William Penn
Christ Church, Oxford
Charles II
Old Sea Dog
Charles
Penn
Young Penn
New World
Oxford
John Locke
Thomas Lowe
London
Tower
Holland
Germany
Emden
Duke of York
William
Charles I
North
America
Pennsylvania
William Jenn
Algernon Sydney
Charles the Second
England
Ihia
Jordans
Buckinghamshire
Stoke Poges
WM. Penn
Chester
Upland
Fisher
Jortland Ie Buckingham
Western Noweveper Univ
The Sin of Causing Others to Stumble
A religious lesson on fraternal duties in matters of conscience drawn from Romans. It discusses avoiding judgment of others over indifferent practices, bearing in mind Christ’s lordship, and abstaining to prevent harming the weak, with emphasis on love, peace, and edification.
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Rome
Jesus Christ
Christ
God
Troubled Souls Asked to Lift Eyes for Help
Quoted sentiments urge believers to seek aid from a higher source, promising steadiness in facing troubles. The message cites F B Meyer on spiritual resilience and calm.
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F. B. Meyer
Communion With God by Robert McCheyne
A concise quotation emphasizes spending prime hours in communion with God as the noblest and most fruitful activity, not to be relegated to a corner of the day. It reflects McCheyne's view of daily spiritual practice and priority.
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Courts of Justice
Governour Provincial Council
General Assembly
Governour
Provincial Council
William Penn
Robert McCheyne
Uncle Sam's Red Wards Show Little Decrease
Recent estimates place 840 541 Indians enumerated at 82 federal agencies across 25 states, with 7 923 Indians living in states without agencies. Oklahoma leads with 121 531. Arizona 45 850. Grinnell cites 188 reservations in 27 states. major tribes include Navaho Choctaw Apache Sioux Hopi Crow Chippewa Cherokee Arapaho. 1910 census counted 280 tribes.
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Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
South Dakota
California
Minnesota
Montana
Washington
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Grinnell’s
Death of Old Tom Ends Eden Killer Whale Era
Mourning grips Eden New South Wales as the body of Old Tom, king of the local killer whales in the age old whaling season, washes ashore. Aborigines deem him reincarnated royalty while whites recall him as a friend and ally.
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Eden
New South Wales
Tom
Old Tom
Dimes Fund World Tour by Saving Pennies
Bodenhausen an American said in London that his world tour was paid from dimes saved over 28 years. He saved coins in a purse each night and deposited weekly with compound interest twice yearly. He began his trip after reaching 3250 dollars in savings.
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Oscar
Bodenhausen
London
Emotions in Vegetables A Quip About Seeds
A humor piece jokes that a scientist claims vegetables have emotions and reflects on the gardener's seeds feeling ashamed for their performance last year. The line uses playful wordplay to tie science and gardening humor together.
Public Question Familiarity Quoted Exchange
A limelight exchange quotes a statesman and Senator Sorghum on public questions and answers. The dialogue emphasizes that a leader should know questions well though not always possess every answer.
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Senator Sorghum
Old Reliable Come On A Sure Thing Beat A Happy Afternoon
A Terre Haute Tribune humor note lists three requirements for a pleasant afternoon: fine weather, a seat by the sea, and pleasant company. The quip highlights the risks of overconfidence in choosing a sure thing and the value of simple companionship.
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Terre Haute Tribune
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